wicketkeepers
Behind the stumps
Wicketkeepers are players in cricket who stand behind the wicket to catch balls that pass the batsman, attempt stumpings, and field throws from other players.
The position demands quick reflexes and is the only fielding role that wears gloves.
The wicketkeeper dove to catch the edge.
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
positioning · diving · acrobatics · soft hands · quick hands · balance · flexibility · endurance
Campaigning for office
- catchingAble to be transmitted
- gloveworkDefensive catching technique
- dismissalsFormal removal from position
- byesAdvances without competing
standing back · standing up · appeals · run-outs · edges · snicks · collecting · gathering
Hand coverings with fingers
Inferior position in ranking
- number sevenSingle-digit prime considered lucky
- counterattackingOffensive response to aggression
- finisherOne who completes tasks
agility
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- anticipationState of awaiting something
concentration · positioning · diving · acrobatics · soft hands · quick hands · balance · flexibility · endurance · squatting
stumping
Campaigning for office
- catchingAble to be transmitted
- gloveworkDefensive catching technique
- dismissalsFormal removal from position
byes · standing back · standing up · appeals · run-outs · edges · snicks · collecting · gathering · takes
gloves
Hand coverings with fingers
chamois · webbing · arm guard · sweatbands
Healy
Irish surname, political associations
lower order
Inferior position in ranking
- number sevenSingle-digit prime considered lucky
- counterattackingOffensive response to aggression
- finisherOne who completes tasks